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squadron in Spanish

squadron in Spanish is escuadrón, escuadra, cuadrilla — squadron means a military unit, especially in the air force or navy, made up of several smaller groups.

squadron in Spanish

escuadrón
noun
(military, historical, army) A body of cavalry comprising two companies or troops, averaging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred soldiers.
escuadra
noun
(military, navy) A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer
escuadrón
noun
(military, navy) A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer
cuadrilla
noun
(military, air force) A tactical air force unit; consists of at least two flights; multiple squadrons make up a group or wing (depending on particular air force).
escuadrón
noun
(military, air force) A tactical air force unit; consists of at least two flights; multiple squadrons make up a group or wing (depending on particular air force).

What does "squadron" mean?

  1. noun A military unit, especially in the air force or navy, made up of several smaller groups.
    "The fighter squadron flew in tight formation over the base."
  2. noun A unit of cavalry or armored vehicles, or a naval detachment.
    "A squadron of warships patrolled the coastline."

squadron in a sentence

  • The fighter squadron flew in tight formation over the base.
  • A squadron of warships patrolled the coastline.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "squadron" in Spanish?

"squadron" in Spanish is escuadrón, escuadra, cuadrilla. squadron means: A military unit, especially in the air force or navy, made up of several smaller groups.

How do you use "squadron" in a sentence?

Example: "The fighter squadron flew in tight formation over the base." In Spanish, "squadron" is escuadrón, escuadra, cuadrilla.

Are there other ways to say "squadron" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "squadron": escuadrón, escuadra, cuadrilla.

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